Graham outside linebacker Courtney Edmonds found his college choice easy after making a trip to Greensboro.

Edmonds verbally committed to North Carolina A&T this week and said the deciding factor was a comfort level he felt during a visit Monday.

“It felt like home as soon as I walked on campus,” Edmonds said. “I talked to my family about it. I think that was the best fit for me school-wise.”

The rising senior called recruiting coordinator Rickey Bustle and gave his verbal commitment Tuesday. Edmonds attended a camp last month at N.C. A&T.

Edmonds said he hasn’t attended a game at N.C. A&T, but plans to attend some games this fall.

While he’s there, he could see some of the same formations used at Graham.

There are many similarities between the defenses of Graham and N.C. A&T, Edmonds said. But that didn’t weigh much in his decision.

“It wasn’t really important. I wanted to pick the right school for me,” Edmonds said.

Edmonds lined up at receiver for Graham at times last year and said he wouldn’t mind doing the same at N.C. A&T, if needed.

“I’m just going to go in wherever they put me,” Edmonds said.

For the upcoming season, Edmonds said he’s focused on becoming more of a leader. He said there has been a noticeable change since coach Anthony Timmons, who’s entering his second season, took over.

“Help my teammates out and work hard at getting bigger and stronger and get out there and have fun,” Edmonds said. “And win games. … I think we’re going to open a lot of people’s eyes this year. I think we’re going to have a successful year. A lot has changed since we have the new coaching staff.”

Also a forward for the past couple years on the basketball team, Edmonds he was unsure if he would play basketball during the upcoming school year.